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… shape, and position of the liver. It may also check for problems of the liver. These include jaundice , cirrhosis , … of an enlarged spleen and look for damage or disease. Find problems with the pancreas, such as a tumour. Look for … shape, and position of the liver. It may also check for problems of the liver. These include jaundice , cirrhosis , …
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… legs. Chest (thorax). A CT scan of the chest can look for problems with the lungs, the heart, the esophagus , or the … the tissues in the centre of the chest. Some common chest problems a CT scan may find include infection, lung cancer , … other tests, such as ultrasound , usually are used to find problems with the gallbladder and bile ducts. Adrenal …
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… He or she checks it for infection or other liver problems. Percutaneous (say "per-kew-TAY-nee-us") means … health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if … pain in your right shoulder. You can go home if you have no problems after the test. How long the test takes The test …
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… persistent bleeding. If you usually form scars after skin injuries or surgery, you could develop a scar at the biopsy … persistent bleeding. If you usually form scars after skin injuries or surgery, you could develop a scar at the biopsy …
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… or your stomach. These complications are not common. If problems happen during the procedure, doctors can likely fix … or your stomach. These complications are not common. If problems happen during the procedure, doctors can likely fix …
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… resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen is done to: Find problems or tumours in the abdominal organs and tissues. In … for tumours, bleeding, or problems present since birth (congenital abnormalities). Find a blocked tube or stones in the … for tumours, bleeding, or problems present since birth (congenital abnormalities). Find a blocked tube or stones in the …
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… in the arteries. This buildup is called plaque. Heart problems, such as pericarditis (inflammation of the … in the arteries. This buildup is called plaque. Heart problems, such as pericarditis (inflammation of the …
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… pleural space. But too much fluid can build up because of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung cancer. … health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if … pleural space. But too much fluid can build up because of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung cancer. …
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… , underactive adrenal glands , thyroid gland problems, certain medicines, and removal of the spleen can … bleeding, iron deficiency, some diseases like cancer, or problems with the bone marrow. Low values Red blood cells … , underactive adrenal glands , thyroid gland problems, certain medicines, and removal of the spleen can …
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… health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your surgery. Your doctor will tell you if … numbness wears off. Risks There is a small chance of problems from laparoscopy, such as: Bleeding from the … laparoscopy may not be done because of a higher chance for problems if you have: Abdominal cancer. An abdominal hernia. …